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The Royals are adding platoon outfielder Randal Grichuk as part of a trade with the Diamondbacks, according to MLB's Steve Gilbert. The Royals will receive reliever Andrew Hoffmann in return, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
The Royals have acquired veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk from the Diamondbacks, a source told MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. The clubs have not confirmed the move.
The Kansas City Royals acquired veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The D-backs acquired right-hander Andrew Hoffmann,
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Royals Review on MSNRoyals reportedly acquire veteran outfielder Randal GrichukThe Royals have acquired outfielder Randal Grichuk from the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to ESPN writer Jeff Passan. The 33-year-old was hitting .243/.280/.462 with seven home runs in 186 plate appearances this year.
The Diamondbacks continued to make deals Saturday, trading outfielder Randal Grichuk to the Royals, according to a baseball source. The return is not known at this time.
The Kansas City Royals lost one of their starting outfielders to injury against the Cleveland Guardians in a crucial AL Central matchup.
The Royals haven’t made their deadline position clear. There are different scenarios at play in which they could operate as either a buyer or possibly as a seller. In recent games, the club has shown promising signs at the plate. The Royals have scored seven or more runs in four of their last six games.
Friday's Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals game was postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday.